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True History of the Kelly Gang
Book • 2000
In this novel, Peter Carey reimagines the life of Ned Kelly, the infamous Australian outlaw.
The story is presented as Kelly's own autobiography, divided into thirteen sections.
It follows Kelly's life from his early days, his formation of the Kelly Gang with his brother Dan and friends Steve Hart and Joe Byrne, and their series of bank robberies and confrontations with the police.
The narrative is driven by Kelly's relationship with Mary Hearn, who encourages him to write his story as a legacy for their unborn child.
The book culminates in the dramatic shootout at Glenrowan, where the gang, clad in homemade steel armor, faces off against the police.
Carey's work delves into the complexities of Kelly's character, exploring themes of redemption, family, and the myth surrounding the Kelly Gang.
The story is presented as Kelly's own autobiography, divided into thirteen sections.
It follows Kelly's life from his early days, his formation of the Kelly Gang with his brother Dan and friends Steve Hart and Joe Byrne, and their series of bank robberies and confrontations with the police.
The narrative is driven by Kelly's relationship with Mary Hearn, who encourages him to write his story as a legacy for their unborn child.
The book culminates in the dramatic shootout at Glenrowan, where the gang, clad in homemade steel armor, faces off against the police.
Carey's work delves into the complexities of Kelly's character, exploring themes of redemption, family, and the myth surrounding the Kelly Gang.
